Three weeks cycling EuroVelo 6 across France flew by way too fast! Despite doubts I had before the trip regarding whether I was fit enough for a 3 week cycling adventure, this was one fantastic trip. I’d never spent 3 …

Bicycling the Loire is one of my favorite cycling itineraries in Europe! No matter how many times I go there, no matter what season or what area, I always feel totally at home in the Loire Valley. Imagine cycling along …

Provence was the first region in France I visited as a tourist and it’s been a favorite of mine ever since. Despite my love of Provence, it was only several years ago that I had the courage to tour the …

After visiting Alsace for the first time several years ago, I wondered why it had taken me so long to discover this mecca for cyclists! Since then, I’ve been back twice, but I’ve barely experienced even a small part of …

Of all the locations in Europe to plan a cycling trip, why choose France? It’s not just the food, the wine, the history, champagne, beautiful villages or the weekend markets, although these definitely enhance the choice. Above all these things, France is simply a paradise for the recreational cyclist, making it the ideal bicycling destination. …

Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing”. Can you imagine a totally blind woman describing her life in the dark as an adventure? I have learned from Helen Keller that “adventure” can be defined in many ways. Just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so too can …

Welcome to my blog about finding adventure and discovering life biking along the waterways and backroads of France! Get insider tips on planning your own biking adventure in France. Learn how to plan a trip that tour groups charge $400+/day for. Enjoy life in the slow lane where the only goal is to experience the …